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Developmental Facts

Which behaviors are typical for this age?

Runs smoothly, varying speeds
Yes! Children at this age have lots of energy and love to run.

Attempts to cut on straight line
Yes, but children at this stage are not always successful.

Stands on one foot, eyes closed
No, this is too sophisticated for a child of 4.

Defines and explains words
Not this milestone. This is more typical of a child older than 6.

Likes to use big words
Not really. A child of four will be using more simple words.

Follows directions with prepositions - on, under, in front of, behind
Correct. Language is really starting to develop at this stage.

Dogmatic and dramatic
Yes, children can be quite intense in their interactions at this age.

Begins associative play activities
Children should already be able to do this before the age of 4, beginning around 30-36 months.

Rarely sleeps at nap time
Yes, there's far too much in the world to explore for children to easily take naps.